Attention Frigidaire Loving Members!

[launderess]

This auction is for clearing out a Frigidare (by General Motors)repair/parts store in continous use since the 1940's.

Located in Mississippi seller states his store/warehouse sustained NO damage due to Katrina, and has lots of parts for various Frigidaire appliances ranging from washers/dryers to ranges, etc all original manufacturer, and dating from the 1940's to 1980's. All up for sale.

Seller also has a MIB 1947 Fridigare washer and dryer going as well.

Someone needs to high tail it down to Long Beach, MS and see what is what. Unlike the guy in PA, this seems like a true treasure trove (well for those who like GM/Frigidaire), and is truly up for sale with no nonesense.

Anyone willing to take one for the team?

L.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[westytoploader]

WOW, that is AWESOME!! I hope someone grabs this, especially with the ultra-rare 1947 Frigidaire set!! I can't believe it hasn't been used!

Calling Mark (lightedcontrols), where are you?

 

[launderess]

I'm thinking one could prolly make over time a good amount from reselling the vintage parts, provided they are in good conditon. After all it's not like one can go to the local ACE hardware and find these parts anymore. Could even put up a small website... Hmmmmmm.... I'm thinking.......

L

 

[westytoploader]

Personally I think it's better if all of these parts stay in the club...we would certainly be stocked for life in case something happens to one of our machines!!

 

[launderess]

Well as one does not have any vintage Frigidaire appliances, yet,the rebadged Kenmore dishwasher wonder if the man has any Frigidaire ironer parts. Don't own the ironer yet, but one neve knows does one?

Is the seller including the washer and dryer with this auction? Or does one have to deal for those separately?

We shouldn't be so greedy. *LOL* Why deprive some poor soul of parts for their vintage Frigidaire? Especially if one can earn a modest 150% mark-up on the transaction? *LOL* (Hey, a girl has to eat and pay bills ya know! *LOL*)

L.

 

[gansky1]

Amazing...

 

[Unimatic1140]

Wow, that is great! But the seller states:

"P.S. Available also is a antique 1947 Frigidaire washer & dryer, which was 1st year of mfgr."

How do we know its MIB?

Also we should get the model #'s to confirm. The WJ-60 (1947), WK-60 (1948) and WL-60 (1949) do look rather similar.

 

[golittlesport]

wow...I wonder if he has any pulsators?

 

[launderess]

Ok, so I stand chastend and rebuked. No "MIB".

L.

 

[mayken4now]

I am there. Hey folks, I only live about 1 hour and 30 mins from there. Austin, SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, don't tell lighted controls, I will go. LOL.

Steve

 

[mayken4now]

Ok I bid, the reserve was near or 500.00. So we know that has been met.

I am going to call the guy (Jim) and go there this weekend if he let's me.

Will keep all posted.

Steve

 

[mustangman]

I have an idea

Westytoploader has a good idea. Keep the parts in the club, to help us all out that may need parts. How about a dutch auction?
Everyone that is interested in bidding put some money into a pot. Than one person places a bid for the auction. Can someone take that responsibility? I may be willing provided everyone can be on the honor system and come through with their pledge bid.

 

[westytoploader]

Good luck Steve...if this goes will you will have your first Frigidaire Unimatic!!! YAY!!!

And a 40's Frigidaire no less, even more fun!

One of the reasons for keeping the stash in the club is that if someone who has a Frigidaire washer or dryer that needs an important part finds the site and asks for help, we will be able to provide them with that part instead of saying "parts are NLA, good luck finding one..."

--Austin

 

[launderess]

Just so everyone knows, this seller does NOT take PayPal. It's cash or cashier's check. In other words, "money talks..... walks".

Wanted to point this out in case anyone was thinking of bidding but using PayPal.

Even though have no use for vintage Frididaire parts, am willing to contribute to "pot". Provided everything is on the up and up of course! *LOL*

Steve if you go down, could you take some snaps and post? Would be interesting to see just what the seller is offering, including the W&D.

Best of luck!

L.

 

[mayken4now]

Well Tomorrow

I will be going to 1608 26th Avenue in Gulf Port, MS.

Pics are a must. I spoke with Jim in MS, for about 20 mins this evening. Very nice older fellow. He is retiring and want's to get rid of all he has as far as appliances. I asked about the Unimatic. They both are in bad shape. SO, NO MIB. He said a lot of rust. I will take pics and post. Since I am so close, I don't mind doing a bid and then "GIVING" members what they may need if the cause arises. He said a lot of Stove and Refrigerator parts. I asked about W/D and he said, yes, some. SO, I will see. He claims he is 2 blocks from the beach. SO, no hurricane damage, YEA Right. The place is a total devistation, Jeff and I have seen it.

I will be there around 2:00 PM 04/22/2006.

Will keep all posted.

Steve

 

[appnut]

Thanks Steve. Drive carefully. My best to you and Jeff, actually hugs!! Bob

 

[mustangman]

Auction Inquiry

Steve,
Do I take it you have placed a bid?
Good luck on your trip and I will be looking forward to photos also.

Any more thoughts about my idea to have a "community pot" to place a group bid so we don't let this slip away.

I did e mail the seller Friday and asked him if I could give him a parts list for parts I'm interested in. The seller said he could check his inventory for me. So if anyone else has some parts requests the seller could do the same for you.

Rich

 

[launderess]

To Be Fair

Would it not be better until Steve reports back in after his trip to see what is in stock? We don't want that poor old man getting tons of part list requests and or making more work than required. For one thing the man may not put the two together and think the high level of interest is from many people all willing to bid. Not that I doubt members would bid against each other, the seller does not know that.

Softee, softee catchee monkey *wink*

L.

 

[gyrafoam]

Description on E-Bay is too vague. Would be a shame if someone won the auction only to discover the majority of parts were for stoves and refrigerators-----unless of course that is what they are after. Would be nice if there were at least a partial list of the things being auctioned (besides the dangling carrot of the '47 Frigidaires).